Job Overview

Responsible for leading a section of operators within the production function supporting the Production manager with the day to day management , overseeing a group of operators and ensuring efficient operation in achieving the production targets, coordinating their work loads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring targets ,Key performance indicators (KPIs) and Quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer

Job Requirements

• Works in shifts coordinating production activities among supervisors ensuring standard and efficient processes are followed.
• Oversees production operations for an assigned shift using documented planning methods.
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring work, providing communication, feedback and ongoing support, performance reviews, career development, discipline, addressing complaints and resolving issues in accordance with applicable laws and/or company policy. Monitors and ensures a positive work environment for employees.
• Directs production activities in accordance with production schedules and established priorities, ensuring maximum utilization of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
• Oversees production operations for an assigned shift using documented planning methods which allow for reaction to unforeseen changes in demand or capacity.
• Ensures production variances associated with materials scrap and usage, are maintained at established goals for the assigned shift.
• Follows engineering specifications for process parameters making adjustments to bring product into specification when necessary.
• Evaluates and suggests alternative production methods for continuous improvement.
• Assists production leads and operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed
• Maintains a working knowledge of production components and the associated next tier application.
• Recommends design and development of tooling and equipment, i.e., fixtures, material handling equipment, production gages and inspection devices as required for new and existing production.
• Holds regular meetings with Manufacturing Technicians and operators to facilitate production requirements, consistency, and teamwork.
• Solicits assistance from Manufacturing Engineering on tooling and product insures to assure maximum tool utilization, production capable tolerances, and expedient processing of nonconforming materials.
• Participates in team driven activities to facilitate production improvements or new program development projects.
• Understands and supports quality policies and implements guidelines to assure adherence to quality documents and standards.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of  supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, electronic or related engineering discipline.
• Diploma in Engineering with 7 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, electronic, or related engineering discipline.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES & CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• Ability to analyze data and use critical thinking to reach logical conclusions.
• Good organization skills.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Manpower management & hands-on experience in handling unions.
• Reading and understanding technical documents like, Drawings, Operations description, Technical data sheets etc
• Ability to effectively communicate with production employees and with all levels of management involved in the production process
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BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal communication
• Stake holder management
• Creativity & Innovation
• Team player

Competencies